Action on Behalf of Children Awards
The Action on Behalf of Children (ABC) Awards are presented in special recognition to those who care about children in San Joaquin County. Created in 1988 by Joan Richards, founder of Family Resource and Referral Center, and several community members, the awards recognize those outstanding individual child care providers, elected officials, businesses, and media in the community that are doing more than just ‘the average’ for children.
Nominations are presently being accepted for the 2010 ABC Awards. Obtain a nomination form by:
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visiting any of our offices,
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use our convenient online form,
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or call Diane at (209) 461-2915 or Tony at 461-2966.
Award Winners for 2009
Child Care Center
YMCA (Linden Site)
Kiddie Kingdom
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Child Care Provider
Rose & Jess Pangelinan
Stacy Carter
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Child Advocate
Dr. Ana Revilla, MD
Beverly Fitch McCarthy
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Non-Profit
Haven of Peace
Education Through Music, Inc.
The Henrietta J. Gersoni Educational Foundation
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School
Walton Special Center
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Business
El Dorado Health Care Services
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Public Employee
Steve Abercrombie
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Kids Helping Kids
Stockton Young Marines
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Media
Lincoln Center Chronicle
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Elected Official
Gloria Allen
Jill Fritchen
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Humanitarian (honored posthumously)
Bob Wheeler
Coach Charles Washington
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Congratulations to all the winners who were recognized at the
22nd Annual ABC Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 5, 2009.
For more information, call Diane Kramer at
(209) 461-2915 or (800) 526-1555, x2915.
Nomination categories:
(Nominees only need to meet one criteria under a category to quality)
Child Advocate
(Individual)
- Current or past advocate for children
- Works or volunteers in an organization that serves children
- Initiates new ideas and projects which benefit children
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| Elected Official (Individual)
- Actively lobbies for children
- Introduces policies/legislation promoting quality children's programs
- Communicates well with the community and understands the needs of children and families
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Public Employee (Individual)
- Actively promotes county and/or city involvement in children's issues
- Supports and encourages quality child care and school-age care programs
- School employee who supports and encourages children
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| Business
- Supports and promotes activities or programs for children and youth in the community
- Provides, encourages, and supports child care programs for the children of their employees
- Promotes the well being of children and families through company policies
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| Public Agencies, Schools, Child Care Centers or Non-Profit Organizations
- Creates or sponsors special programs for children
- Initiates policies that benefit children and families
- Supports the development of child care and programs
- Provides employees with information about child care programs
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Child Care Provider (Individual)
- Provides an outstanding program for children
- Participates actively in activities and organizations which promote quality child care and children's programs
- Advocates for the professional development of child care providers
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Media (TV, Radio, Newspapers, Etc.) (Individual or Company)
- Presents accurate and balanced information (include any samples of articles or programs on children's issues)
- Publicizes and promotes local programs serving children and youth
- Enhances or creates awareness of children's issues in San Joaquin County
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Kids Helping Kids (2 categories: 8-12 yrs. & 13-18 yrs.)
- Participates in events or organizations that provide services to chidlren
- Created an event or a special project to help children
- Volunteered to assist another child or children in a special way
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For future sponsorship and other information, contact FRRC Public Relations at (209) 461-2966.
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